Alex Brown, writer for the New York Times, points out the ethical
inconsistency of our treatment to horses. Americans see horses as
domestic animals for the most part, although some of these animals end
up being food. However, their flesh is not even eaten in the U.S. but
exported to Europe. Brown also shares what he experienced and
witnessed when he visited the Sugarcreek Livestock Auction in Ohio
that hosts its weekly horse and tack sale, which gives the reader a
peek to what most people don’t get to see.

Please visit Some See Companions, Some See Food:
http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/some-see-companions-some-see-food/

God’s animals, depending where they are born, are seen as food,
pets or both. Clearly, these man-made categories reflect our
double standard based solely on our benefit. The inconsistency of our
treatment to animals around the globe sheds some light about our lack
of clear ethics in relationship to other species. When we apply Jesus’
teachings of compassion, mercy and love onto all Creation, then we are
able to see God’s animals for what they really are: celebratory
creations of a benevolent and loving God!